Phlebotomist

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Phlebotomist

ABOUT FIVE RIVERS HEALTH CENTERS

Five Rivers Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves as a medical home for underserved individuals and families throughout Dayton and Xenia, Ohio. Our mission is to provide access to quality, comprehensive, and respectful care for all patients and the communities we serve, regardless of their ability to pay.

Each year, more than 27,000 patients receive high-quality medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services across our six locations, totaling more than 90,000 visits annually. Driven by our mission, the dedicated team at Five Rivers Health Centers is empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and strengthen the communities we serve.

Position Overview

The Phlebotomist will perform hematological tests and urinalyses from patients and is responsible for all laboratory services in-house. This position will apply continuous effective internal quality control of all medical laboratory processes. This position procures quality specimens from adult, geriatric, pediatric and infant patients for diagnostic testing according to CLIA guidelines. The phlebotomist will procure specimens according to laboratory policy and be able to instruct patients on the clean catch technique. Register and scan patients correctly, ensuring that all appropriate information is supplied. Performs proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact. Resolves patient questions and concerns and escalates issues to the pharmacist as needed. Restock lab supplies. All tasks will be completed in compliance with Five Rivers Health Center’s policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collections for all patient populations including newborn through geriatric years.
• Procure specimens according to laboratory policy.
• Follow proper procedures for patient identification and labeling of lab specimens.
• Performs proper hand hygiene before AND after patient contact.
• Administrative and clerical duties as needed.
• Restock lab supplies.
• Don and doff proper PPE as needed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience required
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must possess ability to follow written and verbal instruction, organization, prioritization, attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making.

Work Schedule

• Mon: 12pm -5pm
• Tues: 12pm -6pm
• Wed: 12pm -5pm
• Thur: 12pm -5pm
• Fri: 12pm -5pm

Benefits

Five Rivers Health Center offers a complete benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts with employer contributions, health reimbursement account, 9 1/2 paid holidays, 20 paid vacation & sick days, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, wellness incentive, organization incentive, retention bonus, tuition discounts and 401(k) with employer contribution.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Desired Salary/Hourly Rate:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person